Mathews took four shots and scored a goal in North America's 4-3 loss to Russia at the World Cup of Hockey on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews opened the scoring 5:14 into the contest. He is proving that he can hang with the big boys, and also finished with a plus-1 rating in this one. The 2016 first overall pick looks ready to contribute from the get-go in Toronto.

Matthews has impressed his teammates and coaches of Team North America with his poise during preparation for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, reports The Globe and Mail.

EDGE Analysis

TNA coach Todd McLellan of the Edmonton Oilers was impressed with Matthews' on-ice intelligence and his comfort level on the ice as an 18-year-old. The tournament opens later this week and Matthews will benefit from the high caliber of hockey -- playing NHL-style hockey before he steps foot on the ice at the Leafs' training camp will mean he could have a hot start to the NHL season.

Matthews was named the Swiss League Rookie-of-the-Year for 2015-16.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews scored 24 goals and 46 points in 36 games for the Zurich Lions. It's not a stretch that he'll be in the running for a Calder Trophy for 2016-17.

Matthews finalized the terms of a three-year, entry-level deal with Toronto on Thursday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews contract negotiations originally stalled due to a dispute over performance bonuses, however the two sides were able to reach an agreement prior to the start of the preseason. Selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old is facing high expectations from fans and fantasy owners alike who will be eager to snatch him up as soon as possible, despite the lack of talent to surrounding him in Toronto.